Question 1

What reading level is the Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library series?

Accepted Answer

The Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library series by Jenny Fretland VanVoorst is at a Grades 5.1–6.1 reading level (average Grade 5.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 5 books in the series.

Question 2

What order should I read the Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library books?

Accepted Answer

The Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library series has 5 books in order: 1. Fossils, 2. Gems, 3. Igneous Rocks, 4. Metamorphic Rocks (Rocks and Minerals), 5. Soil.

Question 3

What age is the Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library series appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

The Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). The average content intensity is 1/5.

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Fossils Jenny Fretland VanVoorst	Level 5-6	Gentle
2	Gems Jenny Fretland VanVoorst	Level 6-7	Gentle
3	Igneous Rocks Lisa Owings	Level 5-6	Gentle
4	Metamorphic Rocks (Rocks and Minerals) Jennifer Swanson	Level 6-7	Gentle
5	Soil Rebecca Hirsch	Level 5-6	Gentle

Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library Books in Order

Content Intensity Across the Series

Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library Reading Order

All Rocks and Minerals (ABDO); Core Library Books

Fossils

Gems

Igneous Rocks

Metamorphic Rocks (Rocks and Minerals)

Soil